Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Medicine

Morgan State University

$80K — $85K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
  • Current NATABOC Certification and eligibility for Maryland State Licensure.
  • CPR and First Aid Certification required.
  • Valid Driver's License necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Sports Medicine Department's Comprehensive Medical Coverage program.
  • Provide training to sports medicine staff on injury prevention and rehabilitation.
  • Collaborate with team physicians for student-athlete medical care.
  • Manage treatment and rehabilitation of injured student-athletes.
  • Maintain accurate medical documentation and insurance claims.
  • Supervise sports medicine staff and coordinate their activities.
  • Ensure clear communication among coaching staff, administrators, and medical professionals.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with exempt status.
  • Opportunity to travel with athletic teams as needed.
  • Engagement in high-level sports medicine administration.
  • Develop relationships within a collegiate athletics environment.
  • Manage a diverse range of athletic care responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Medicine

Division
Office of the President

Department
Athletics Department

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range
Exempt

Salary Range
$80,000 - $85,000 / year

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine is responsible for the oversight of the Sports Medicine Department's Comprehensive Medical Coverage program. The incumbent will provide training to the sports medicine staff in the areas of prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within the University's comprehensive sports medicine program. The incumbent will work closely with Morgan State's designated Team Physicians for all medical care of student-athletes. The incumbent will facilitate coverage of the athletic training room and may travel with athletic teams, as needed. Will manage the care and prevention of athletic injuries, recognize and manage injuries, oversee rehabilitation, evaluate sports injuries through independent judgment and discretion, and make proper referrals of injuries as necessary. Primary responsibility will be administration, bowling, and tennis, with additional athletic training support to other sports programs on an as-needed basis.

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for operating the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Sports Medicine Department.
  • Responsible for the treatment of ill and/or injured student-athletes.
  • Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with team physicians, scheduling appointments, following medical guidelines and following up on evaluations/test results.
  • Maintain proper medical documentation and insurance claims.
  • Inventory tracking, distribution, and maintenance of supplies.
  • Initiate frequent communication with coaching staff, administrators, sports medicine staff, and other medical professionals.
  • Coordinate pre-participation exams and the medical clearance process.
  • Supervise sports medicine staff.


Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
At least five (5) years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer is required. Candidates must have a current NATABOC Certification and be eligible for Maryland State Licensure. CPR and First Aid Certification is required. A valid Driver's License is also required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences:
Experience on the Collegiate Level and a Master's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited university is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Standing and/or sitting for long periods
  • Carrying heavy sports medicine equipment and supplies
  • Performing duties in inclement weather (e.g. hot, raining, cold, windy, etc.)
  • Medical Care Decision Making
  • Familiarity with the electronic medical records systems and the the latest therapeutic modalities including STIM/ US units, Hyperice, Normatec, whirlpools, etc.


Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST01577

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
06/16/2026

Application Review Date

Job Close Date
08/06/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please enter two professional references in the References page of the application. Candidate must have NATABOC Certification and be eligible for Maryland State Licensure; CPR and First Aid Certification is required.

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